Canton

April 22 2012 We went to canton to play with some kiddos.

And share stories about Jesus

Some heard

Noah found some friends, too

Luke's 1st time swimming

April 14 2012

Well here we are trying to get back into the swing of things. We are going to the beach in 3 weeks so we better get use to the water while we can. Today was Luke's first time swimming. And Momma initiated him pretty well. He did great going under the water for the 1st time. Noah had fun to, which is not surprising. The boy loves the water.


Momma and Luke

Daddy and Noah

Luke's reaction to the water, pure joy.

Floated around

Got dunked

Came up smiling

And floated some more


Having fun with Daddy.





Luke and Aunt Bryce

Hanging with Uncle J

April 15 2012

Jeremy was home for a wedding. We got to spend some good time over lunch with him on Sunday.

Leighton's Birthday

April 14 2012

Saturday we headed back to the Children's Museum for Leighton's birthday party. Super hero style. Noah had such fun making a cape, putting on his lighting bolt and stars. And celebrating the age 3 for his friend. Every birthday party we go to, I believe is preparing him for when he turns 3. He is understanding that there is a cake, a birthday song, and presents, and let me tell you he did not want to leave this party. When we got in the car he cried for his "Friends."

The party

Blowing out the candles.

Noah and Momma

My superhero

The fantastic arrangements

cupcakes

complete with super juice

Playtime



Catching catfish




Luke had a blast talking to his "friend" in the mirror

More than a wedding

April 13 2012

This is a weekend that our church puts on and requires you to go through when you get married. When Drew and I were getting married they actually had 13 weeks/ 1 hour a week, and we did it twice (maybe we needed it). But we are so honored to get to help with this on Friday nights (quarterly). To speak into the lives of other couples, the experiences we have had during our almost 7 years of marriage and to glean knowledge from others that walked into marriage with the Lord as their 1st priority. I am certain that we can always grow from working on our marriage and if we ever think we have made it/ well that is when we will be in trouble. Marriage helps point us back to God and his perfect love story for us, his pursuit for our hearts and for worship. To His glory. I have so much enjoyed these little reminders that I am sure I could always be a part of other couples strengthening and shaping each other for Christ. Refining the skills:
-communicate well
-resolve conflict
-plan and advocate for one another
-hold each other accountable

We talk about lots of things but the most important thing is that your foundation is set on Christ. That your spouse can never fullfill you, never make you happy, and will always let you down. Why?? because they are human, and what do humans do. SIN.

We talk alot about Covenants and the difference between a covenant marriage and a worldly contract. Using examples from the bible when God made a covenant with Abram, and with Noah, and with us.

We talk about gender differences, unspoken rules, unconcious roles, and unrealistic expectations. Praying for your spouse. Sex. The gift that your spouse is to you.

But the BEST word that I have ever been given about marriage was from the man who married Drew and I, Mr. Shelby. He said, "You two can glorify the Lord better together than you ever could on your own, that is why your together." Meaning: It is not about my happiness, my giddiness, or a fleeting feeling that will float away one day. It is about our holiness (that daily journey toward sanctification), and ultimately about God's Glory.

And that I am learning is what all of life is about.

GOD's Glory.

Our Afternoons

April 11 2012

Here is the way most of this stay at home Momma's afternoons are spent. Outside after my little boys wake up from naps, in cars, in wagons, on tricycles. It is the life. Spending moments, soaking up their little smiles, and loving watching them both learn new things along the way.

Noah lately has been asking constantly to ride his "tri cycle" (the word is drawn out and very southern when he says it)

Here are some of his Noahism lately:

- He wakes up from naps these days yelling: "My eyes awake."

-"Dad, listen to me." (We are working on the interruption rule, and how that works when adults are talking. )

-"No, I don't want to." (To which I explain to him, that is not how obedience works, it doesn't matter if you want to or not)

-"Mom, I'll go see if Luke needs help." (he is so into helping his brother when Luke is pulling up on things or can't reach a toy, or whatever, Luke "needs" his brothers help...........this makes my heart happy.)

-He loves the mickey mouse Hot Dog Song, and dances and bounces all over the kitchen when it is on.

-While riding his tricycle, I asked him what he was thinking about, he replied, "This is great."

-Whoopsie Daisy (thanks to Gigi, he says this whenever appropriate)

-At Tjmaxx ( I have to take them with me when I try on clothes, in the dressing room, there is just no other option) I tried on a shirt, and asked Noah what did he think, he replied, "Mom, It's not cute."

- "Ahhhhh Home Sweet Home"

-He tells Daddy, "Your a sweet boy"

-And my favorite, (a convo btw Drew and Noah) Drew was on the phone and Noah needed his attention,

N: "Daddy, Daddy, Daddy"

D: ( in a hurried voice) "Noah wait just a minute and i will be finished."

N: "Daddy, you be nice to me." (Noah's feelings were clearly hurt)

D: "oh, buddy I am sorry, Will you forgive me?"

N: (with out any hesitation) "Dad, It's no problem."

I Just love those two

My lukers enjoying the wagon.

This was one afternoon as I was finishing my bible study, and we where waiting for Noah to wake up.

He has the life, just sitting in his car waiting on a gerber puff to be put in his mouth. Just like a little bird.